The National tribune., 1887-09-08

pleasant one. aud msy ibey ind many friends in
Dan Brown Posi-. NJ 81 Duncan Falls. has Gov.
FoTaker's message ia regard To the return of the
rebel flags framed and hung up in the Post room.
PENNSYLVANIA
For the information Of those who purpose attend
ing the National EncampInent of the Grand Army
of the Republic to be held n ~. Louis Mo, Sept.
D. - and 81. the following railroad arrangement
and rates are announced: Round-trip tickets
will be sold, subject TO the following regula-
tons: They viii be non-iransfeTable. and good for
the passage Of n member Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic. or of "A veteran soldier eligible To mem
bershp ia that Order. or OF ~, accompanying mem
Der of the family o. either and not good to stop
of en- route The sale Of tickets viii commence sept
- and cease Sept p. 1871. They will be good for
passage going from sept p to Sept 2S 1887. only,
aud will not be accepted for return passage before
sept. q or after Oct. 5. ISL. The tickets Of
ironclad form, requiring the signature of the pur
chaser, which must bee Witnessed 10y the selling
agent in each case, and the holder of same will Ice
required to. identify himself the original pur-
chaser, by writing his name. or 10y other means, II
necessary. when required 10y conductors or agents
The round-trip rate viii Ice a. follows; From Phil
adelphia S305O; Harrisburg. 5000; Wilkes Barre,
5000; Pittsburg. sl340 lancaster $1,000 VILLAINS
port. S20-25; Altoona. S2O.25. Children between five
and II of age will be charged half fare. Per-
sons travelling nj the reduced rates viii be required
TO go and return via the same route The rate Is
an open rate and no order from these Headquarters
will be required on which 10 purchase tickets.
The above rate will apply from Philadelphia over
either the Pennsylvania Railroad, Iehigh Valley
Railroad, or Baltimore a. Ohio Railroad Comrades
Others going will have the choice of routes Tick
cts over the Pennsylvania Railroad will not be re-
ceived for passage ON the New York Chicago Linn
tied. large number Of the comrades have signifed
their desire to go via the Pennsylvania Railroad,
leaving Philadelphia at IIJO a. IN. on Sept. "a,
irving in 81 Louis Sunday evening Sept % at 1880.
The time of departure Of train, rates for sleeping
car etc. will he announced i'm future orders. The
Headquarters Of the Department of PENNSYLVANIA
in -. Louis will be at Laclede Hotel whepespuar-
ters have been engaged. and where comndes OF
the Department Will report upon arrival. The
rate will be 80 per day Delegates and AlteFnaies
TO the National Encampment, well as other COM
rades who purpose attending. are requested TO nd
wise Department headquarters AT once of the fact.
and at the same time indicate what route they pre-
fer going. and If they desire quarters reserved at
Laclede Hotel in ST. Louis
Stevens Post. No. 5l7. OF Lttz, held a Campfire
at LititZ Springs on last Saturday afternoon and
evening Quite "A large number of the citizens Of
Istitz attended the Campfire. The proceeds Will
be devoted To the relief fund of the Post.
The Naval Post. No 400. Of Philadelp hia has
moved It's headquarters from s23 South Second
street to the northwest corner Of Eighth and Vine
streets.
Post No. IA. OF Philadelphia, held a continuous
Campfire at Echo Park on Monday and Tuesday.
Aug. - and 80.
Ellis Post, No. 8, Germantown. will hold a fair
this Fall. commencing on Nov. 10 and continuing
until Dec 3.
The wife of p p. g. James @. wray Of Meade
Post. Philadelphia died on last Friday morning.
J. w. French, Little Marsh: Post No. 30 has
unanimously Endorsed the new pension bill.
Aug. 3. aud the whole town turned out To homer
the veterans Fully 2OOO0 strangers were in Lac
city. Flags. banners. arches and appropriate
notices were everywhere displayed. fry Posts
from Erie, Warren, Mercer. Clarion, Crawford,
Lawrence, Forest and Venango Counties. number
ing 5000. were IN line, with IA hands and numerous
drum corps. The Woman's Relief Corps and eiti-
zen- gave the old soldiers free dinner. at which
5000 fed The enthusiasm unbonuded
and hospitality unlimited. In the evening the city
was ablaze with light from thousands OF jets Of
natural g-. aud arches in letters of tire strung
across the streets. big meeting was held al the
South Side Opera House, which was addressed by
Samuel Harper Department Commander, and Col.
Chill w. Hazard.
RHODE ISLAND
General Orders No. 6, issued st Providence Aug.
%. 10y order of Benz. l.. Hail. Department Com
following; The reports from the Posts in this De-
parinent show steady Increase in the member
ship. aud tIe season again approaches when we
may look for more general attendance of the
members Rt the Post meetings. A IL Is a we'll
known fact that there still large number Of
veteran soldiers aud sailors who not yet within
our lines and as many incidents OF late remind US
that interest aud efforts for the advancement OF
the great principles Of our Order must not relax,
therefore let ns take hold Of our work with new
life and firm determination 10 bring every worthy
veteran into our ranks. and TO show that till
loyal To our comrades and the flag. In view of the
fact that the coming meeting of the National En-
campment To be held ia IT. Louis, Sept. $3.50. will
ree gathered the greatest number of G.A.R mem
beers ever present at any Encampment, and that
matters oil great Importance To our order Will DC
brought before the meeting. the Commander ex-
presses the hope that this Department will present
full delegation and also that a large number Of
members from the different Posts throughout the
trip will he S26.25. not including sleeper which will
probably be Sl2 extra. Accommodations while in
st. Louis DE furnished for members at prices
from 81 per day upwards Information will be fur
nished at these Headquarters ltis desired that all
comrades intending 20 be present will send their
names at the earliest opportunity, in order that
proper accommodations may be secured.
TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA.
John Trunk. Cleveland. Tenn: oviatt Post, No.
20. WAS recognized at this place Aug. q with
Is members and the following officers: Command
J. G. Haskins; o. d.. Paul Critics; o. e.. Andrew
johnson; Chap. John Trunk; Adj. Comrade
Strong; q NJ, VIM. Holdam.
VERMONT
The IOth anniversary OF the muster Of waterson
Post No a. Northheld aud the first anniversary
Of III. Il. Hall Camp. sons Of Veterans, were ccIe-
DRAFTED by Campfire At the hotel hall recently,
with entertaining address By Capt. III. G. Lul. Of
Montpelier. aud there were several other impOr-
tant speeches. Serg't III. X. Darling responded for
the local sons Of Veterans Camp, and Capt. +. L.
Eaton Camp 81 Montpelier. for the general organi-
cation. Besides these snort speeches were also
made by Hon. L. g. Hnekley. ). H. Hebard and
J. X. Darling esq. A large company was present
aud the exercises were thoroughly enjoyable. due
la great part TO the excellent management Of Capt
III. o. Bixby.
WEST VIRGINIA.
General Order. No. 4. issued at Wheeling Aug.
g. by command Of Lee Raymond Department
COmmander-F. Ii. CTago, A. A.-G.-contain= the
following: The attention Of Post Commanders
throughout the Department Is called To Circular
No. y. National Headquarters. concerning the Ma
tional Encampment at i. Louis, and also TO see
that the names Of any and all comrades who Intend
visiting that city during the session of the Encmp-
menl are promptly forwarded TO the Chairman Of
Committee on Registration on the blanks accOmpa-
nying this order. IL Is hoped that all comrades
attending will appear ia full uniform nearly as
possible aud that they will take their proper place
| la the procession. Headquarters of the Depart
ment OF West Virginia during the National En-
campment will be at the Hurst Hotel, at which
place all comrades report Rates g. 80 per day.
partment is called To Grand Army Day. at Pitts
/ burg. Pa. Oct. 4. 1851. Turn out comrades and
let u- more than repay our Pennsylvania comrades
and especially our Pttsburg friends for their grand
display in assisting To- make our Grand Army Day
such "A success Aug. 20. The Commander takes
| this opportunity Of cOngratulaiing the comrades
throughout the State ON the rapid increase In MEM
| bcrship. The report for quarter ending June 90
1857 shows a memb ershp OF 49,. The correspond
ing report 81 last year showed membership of 800
being net gain of 49, during the year. The fol-
lowing Posts have been mustered since the issuing
| Of General Order No 3: |. ID. LeeMnsters No. "a
| Wieyville. Wetz-l County; Perry Pratt, No 75
Shirley, Tyler County; burnside, No &c. ST. George
Tucker County; Elmer Evans No. a, Glen EastoD
Marshall County. aud }. Mont Curtis, No. 49, West
Liberty, Ohio County.
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
New York PrOnOunees for Gen. SlOeum.
The Commander Of the Department of New
York has issued the following circular:
| COMMANDERS OFFICE. DEPT or NEW YoRK